We’re honored to share that Southeastern Psychiatric Associates TMS Center was recently featured on WCBV Channel 5, spotlighting the incredible results we’re seeing with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy. The segment showcases not only the science behind TMS, but also the deeply personal stories of patients who have found relief after years of struggling with depression.

Southeastern Psychiatric Associates is pleased to welcome Alcina Corbett, PMHNP-BC, to our clinical team.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) has steadily gained recognition as a safe and effective treatment option for individuals with treatment-resistant depression. A recent article published in the American Journal of Psychiatry offers a comprehensive update on the current landscape of TMS therapy and its clinical application. Titled “Treating Depression With Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: A Clinician’s Guide”

TMS stands for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. It’s an FDA-approved, non-invasive therapy used to treat depression—especially when medication hasn’t been effective. It works by using magnetic pulses to activate specific areas of the brain involved in mood regulation. There’s no medication involved, no sedation, and no downtime.

At Southeastern Psychiatric Associates (SEPA), our TMS Center was the first to bring TMS to the South Shore area, and is built on decades of experience in mental health care. We have been serving the community for years, combining compassion with the latest advancements in science and treatment.

TMS is not a medication at all, and therefore operates on very different principles.  Fundamentally, it is the same physics as a cordless cell phone charger. But here we are not charging a battery, but rather making an important region of the brain more active and stronger.

As the days grow longer and nature begins to wake up, spring becomes a symbol of renewal and resilience. At Southeastern Psychiatric Associates’ TMS Center, we see the same kind of awakening in the brain through Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)—a non-invasive, FDA-cleared treatment that increases neuroplasticity, or the brain’s ability to form new neural pathways.

For those seeking a natural, whole-person approach to mental health, spring offers more than just a season of renewal—it’s an opportunity to explore new paths to healing.

As we embrace the season of spring cleaning, we often think of decluttering our homes or organizing our schedules. But this season is also a meaningful opportunity to refocus on mental wellness.

We sat down with Dr. Gary Warstadt a leading provider at Southeastern Psychiatric Associates and one of the South Shore’s most experienced TMS clinicians, to share straightforward answers and expert insight.